Today's stats: 0 miles and a little rain
Apparently we left our least favorite B&B for the end. I am sure that there was sewer gas leaking into the bathroom as it was really rank. We had to leave the bathroom door closed so it didn't permeate into the bedroom. We had an OK breakfast and caught a cab to the train station.
As with all our other train trips I had purchased the tickets in advance for the 3 1/2 hour trip to Edinburgh. The train was on schedule and the ride was smooth and without incident. The train was completely full with almost everyone headed to the Edinburgh Festival.
When I booked our hotel several months ago I knew it was close to the train station and it sure was a pleasant surprise that as we exited the station it was right across the street. We checked in and headed for the Starbucks where I had my first good cup of coffee in a month. We then called Peggy, Claire and Andy. It was great to talk to them and briefly share some of our experiences of the last month.
After a little rest we walked around to see some of the Festival. There are many, many street performers known as the Festival Fringe. There are also acts in some of the indoor venues; some for free and some for various charges. Many streets were closed and full of people. We stopped at a number of acts.
We had dinner of a pizza and a bottle of wine and then caught a ride on the Ferris wheel overlooking the city. Of all of the cities I have been to I think this is my favorite. We have vowed to sleep in tomorrow morning. We shall see.
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